Teen found dead in Framingham reservoir

A 18-year-old drowned today while swimming in the state reservoir between Rte. 9 and the Mass. Pike.

Staff reports

A 18-year-old drowned today while swimming in the state reservoir between Rte. 9 and the Mass. Pike.

Divers and boats from several police and fire departments scrambled to the reservoir after the teen was reported missing at about 5:30 this afternoon. The teen was swimming with several friends near the railroad trestle that spans the reservoir, not far from Chef Orient restaurant on Rte. 9.

At about 8 o'clock, divers found the teen, who was not breathing. Rescuers attempted CPR but were unable to revive him, said John Magri, deputy fire chief.

The trestle is a popular, though illegal, site for teens to dive into the reservoir.

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